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Oil Pan: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the front crossmember. For additional information, refer to .
  3. Remove the bolt and the nut. Position the transmission cooler tubes aside.
    Fig 1: Removing Transmission Cooler Tubes
    G04583520Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug when finished.
    • Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
  5. Detach the 2 pin-type wire harness retainers.
  6. Remove the oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 2: Removing Oil Pan Bolts
    G04583521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the oil pan and the gasket.